Materials for Orion Acid Waste Pipe

Polypropylene piping for acid waste

Blueline

All Orion pipe systems are available molded from proxylene blueline resin. Proxylene (an Orion trade name) is a fire retardant, thermoplastic material with excellent resistance to most common organic and mineral acids, their salts, strong and weak alkalis and most organic chemicals.

Proxylene is compounded of polypropylene Type II copolymer with fire retardant additives. Polypropylene is a thermoplastic material characterized by a stable and highly ordered stereoregular molecular chain. This structure produces a rigid material with good strength and aging properties.

Proxylene qualifies for Underwriters Laboratory certification of V-2 when tested under UL Subject 94 in thickness of .150 and over. Based on parameter of ASTM D635, Proxylene also meets established industry criteria for self-extinguishing. Proxylene qualifies under ASTM D2843 smoke chamber test with a maximum value of less than 50. It also does not contain toxic gases.

Brownline

Brownline pipe offers all the advantages of Blueline Proxylene in installations where non-fire retardant materials are acceptable.

Kynar® brand Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF)

PVDF offers superior chemical resistance to many solvents, acids, bases and halogens. It is designed for extra tough applications where plastic may not have been considered before.

It has been certified to meet ASTM E-84 and UL 723 standards for flame spread and smoke generation. The certification means that for the first time PVDF piping systems, when approved, can be used safely in areas such as air plenums where typically local codes have prohibited use of plastic pipe due to fear of fire.

PVDF is able to maintain much of its strength and chemical resistance within a broad temperature range of -40°F to 285°F.

Sizes from 1 1/2" to 12" are offered. Single wall and double wall configurations are available. Molded drainage pattern fittings are also offered.